I recently rent an apartment that is not in the best shape, I can do a lot to it to make it great. however the one peice that really got to me ws that it was dirty they only vacumed the carpet and the bedroom carpet has a 4" hole in front of the door like a animal was trying to escape. I thought that they management was suppose to clean the carpets and replace it if it was damaged am I incorrect? also the stove is coated with caked on old food and i think that it may even be broken shouldn't that have been taken care of as well?
2006-10-09 08:50:22 · 10 answers · asked by Today is the day! 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Every one was so helpful I just can't choose the best one. I am leaving it up to you!
2006-10-10 05:52:55 · update #1
NO ! I WOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH THE MANGER OF THE PROPERTY !! TELL THEM THE ISSUES WITH YOU RENTAL HAVE THEM ADDRESSES THEM ASAP !! BECAUSE WHEN YOU MOVE YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE REASONABLE FOR ITEMS THAT WHERE NOT TAKEN CARE OF IF YOU STAY WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMEONE ELSE'S NEGLECT !!
2006-10-09 08:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by gerry22122 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be "normal" practice, but it happens. They should have given you the opportunity to look at the apartment before you moved in, if you didn't like the condition, you could have raised the issue at that point. If you didn't say anything, then it is up to you to clean. They may not let you replace the carpet though.
Good luck!
2006-10-09 08:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it doesn't make the place unliveable, then they don't have to do it. you should have made sure to see the apartment before you moved into it
rent a carpet cleaner from home depot. its like $20-30 for the day.
clean the stove - goto the store and get some new burner covers - $10.
2006-10-09 08:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by BigD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to discuss these concerns as soon as possible with the landlord. After a year there or if you try to move, all of a sudden this could be coming out of your security deposit. Send them a registered letter about this if you do not get immediate satisfaction, for proof of notification, should this become an issue later.
2006-10-09 08:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Marty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make note of all of this before you sign a rental agreement. Don't put a deposit down on an already damaged apartment.
2006-10-09 08:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not accept it in that condition. If you have no other choice, than take photos, get the clean up done and keep track of all of your receipts. Depending on what your lease says, the place should be in move in condition as of an agreed on date and if it wasn't they should have to pay you for all you did to make it livable. Good Luck!!
2006-10-09 09:02:02 · answer #6 · answered by KB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a landlord I know that there is health risks envorved with renting that way and if it is severe it is illegal. I would move on to the next rental.
2006-10-09 08:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner needs to have it properly cleaned and repaired prior to renting. If you accepted the place as is I hope you documented all the discrepancies. Request everything be fixed. Reread your rental contract.
2006-10-09 08:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by rjf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report them to the city.
2006-10-09 09:00:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of that should have been taken car of before you signed the rental contract.
2006-10-09 08:53:06 · answer #10 · answered by 02B30C1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋